• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)This is a pre-licensure program. Successful completion of this program is intended to qualify students to sit for the NCLEX-RN® examination and seek licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California.
• Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)This is a post-licensure program designed for individuals who already hold an active, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse. This program does not lead to initial RN licensure.

The ADN program at UNC is designed to meet the educational requirements for professional nursing licensure in the State of California as mandated by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). Student location is determined at the time of enrollment based on the student’s physical address and is used to evaluate program eligibility in relation to state licensure requirements.

If you intend to pursue initial licensure in a state other than California upon completion of the ADN program, please be advised:

1. No Determination Made: UNC has not made a determination whether its ADN curriculum meets the specific educational requirements for licensure in any state or U.S. territory other than California.
2. Consultation Requirement: Requirements for licensure vary by state and are subject to change. Applicants and students intending to practice outside of California must consult the Board of Nursing (BON) in their intended state of practice to verify that the UNC curriculum meets that state’s specific criteria.
3. NCLEX-RN and Compact States: While the NCLEX-RN is a national exam, clinical hour requirements and theory content vary. If you are interested in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), you should verify how your California-based education aligns with your home state’s residency requirements.
4. Relocation Warning: Please be advised that a change in your physical location (relocation to another state) while enrolled in the ADN program may impact your ability to meet licensure requirements in that new state.

Upon notification of the student’s relocation, the institution will review whether the ADN program meets the educational requirements for licensure in that state. If the institution determines that completion of the program does not meet the educational requirements for licensure in the student’s new state of residence, the institution will provide direct written notice to the student within fourteen (14) calendar days of making that determination. This notification will include information advising the student that completion of the program may not lead to licensure in that state.

To find the contact information and specific requirements for a particular state, please visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) website.

Current student changing your address or moving? Please fill out our Change of Address form here.

By enrolling in United Nursing College, students acknowledge that they have been informed of the professional licensure requirements and understand it is their responsibility to verify the requirements of any state in which they intend to practice.

The student may cancel the enrollment agreement and obtain a refund of charges paid, less the non-refundable application fee and STRF fee, if canceled on or before the first class session, or the seventh day after enrollment, whichever is later.

After the cancellation period, refunds for withdrawal are calculated based on the institution's published refund schedule and the date of withdrawal. Contact our admissions office for full details on the refund policy that applies to your enrollment.